Infantry Battalion changes leadership

Lieutenant Colonel Godfrey Mutsadyanga has taken over as Officer Commanding 1.2 Infantry Battalion in Hwange following the redeployment of his predecessor Lieutenant Colonel Simon Gwasha to the Zimbabwe Defence Forces headquarters in Harare.
 
The handover-takeover ceremony was held at 1.2 Infantry Battalion in Hwange with the Commander of 1 Infantry Brigade Brigadier General Augustine Chipwere presiding.

Lieutenant Colonel Gwasha expressed gratitude to the 1.2 Infantry Battalion staff for the support they rendered him during his tenure and urged them to support the incoming Commander.

"I am also grateful that I am handing over the command of 1.2 Infantry Battalion to a capable senior officer. The incoming commanding officer has indeed done all the qualifying courses reminiscent of a senior officer that include Battalion Group Commanders Course and a Masters Degree in Developmental Studies," he said.

Incoming Officer Commanding 1.2 Infantry Battalion Lieutenant Colonel Mutsadyanga pledged his commitment in ensuring that the battalion surpasses the professional standards set by his predecessors, adding he will abide by the provisions of the Defence Act and orders from his superiors.

"I will endeavour to maintain a battalion that is well trained, disciplined and fit for role as done by my predecessor. I will also ensure that the battalion remains the envy of the brigade and the ZNA by thinking outside the box but not losing sight of the box," said Lieutenant Colonel Mutsadyanga.

The handover-takeover  ceremony of the leadership of 1.2 Infantry Battalion was attended by provincial members of the joint operating command, traditional leaders as well as the business community.